How Much Does a Collaborating Physician Cost in Georgia? (2026)
By Chris Caulfield, RN, MSN, FNP-BC · Founder & CEO, NP Collaborator
In Georgia, a collaborating physician typically costs $586–$699 per month, with a median of $649/month — based on 50+ real contracts in Georgia. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance. Source: NP Collaborator Fair Price Report, Edition 1, 2026.
In Georgia, a collaborating physician typically costs between $586 and $699 per month, with a median of $649/month. That median is above the national median of $549/month. These figures come from our own analysis of 50+ real signed Georgia contracts in The Fair Price for Collaboration Report — the first all-in collaboration cost study funded by the NPs and PAs who pay these fees. You can see how every state compares on our collaborating physician cost by state page.
Why does Georgia price where it does?
Georgia prices near the top ($586–$699). The state requires the collaborating physician to be within 50 miles of the protocol site and to review 100% of controlled-substance records every quarter (plus all adverse outcomes and a sample of other records). That's real, recurring physician time — and where local physician supply is tight, that time costs more.
Sources
Rules summarized for context; verify current requirements with the state board.
For the specific licensing and collaboration requirements in Georgia, see our Georgia collaborating physician requirements.
What moves your price within the Georgia band?
Within Georgia's Fair Price Band, you move toward the lower end when your practice is low-acuity with minimal controlled-substance prescribing and the physician is underutilized. You move toward the upper end with high controlled-substance volume (requiring quarterly 100% record review), multiple remote sites within the 50-mile radius, or when physician supply in your specific region is limited.
Fair Price Band = 25th–75th percentile of real signed contracts.
Georgia vs national: how does the cost compare?
Georgia's median monthly cost is above the national median, and its Fair Price Band runs higher at the top. Here is the side-by-side.
| Metric | Georgia | National |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Price Band (25th–75th percentile) | $586–$699/mo | $499–$599/mo |
| Median monthly cost | $649/mo | $549/mo |
| Sample size | 50+ actual contracts | 2,000+ actual contracts |
How Georgia compares to similar states
Looking at other states with similar collaborating physician costs can give you a better sense of regional pricing patterns. Here are states with the closest median fees to Georgia's $649/month.
How do you know your Georgia quote is fair?
- The quote sits above Georgia's 75th percentile of $699/month with no stated reason.
- Physician malpractice insurance is excluded from the monthly fee (or left unclear).
- There are no written chart-review terms — cadence, volume, or turnaround.
- A one-time match or onboarding fee is not disclosed up front.
- The all-in monthly cost isn't put in writing against Georgia's $586–$699/mo band.
Collaborating physician cost in Georgia: FAQs
How much does a collaborating physician cost in Georgia?
In Georgia, a collaborating physician typically costs $586–$699 per month, with a median of $649/month, based on 50+ real contracts in Georgia. Total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance.
What is a fair price for a collaborating physician in Georgia?
A fair Georgia quote falls within that state's Fair Price Band of $586–$699/month, centered on a median of $649/month. A quote above $699/month with no stated reason is worth questioning.
Is a collaborating physician more expensive in Georgia than the national average?
Georgia's median of $649/month is above the national median of $549/month. Nationally, most nurse practitioners pay $499–$599/month.
Does the Georgia collaborating physician cost include malpractice insurance?
In our data it does — the Georgia figures reflect the total monthly fees including physician fees, platform fees, and physician malpractice insurance. Confirm in writing whether any specific quote bundles physician malpractice coverage.
How many contracts is the Georgia Fair Price data based on?
The Georgia figures are based on 50+ real signed contracts analyzed for the NP Collaborator Fair Price Report, Edition 1, 2026. We band sample counts rather than publishing exact totals.
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Last updated: August 18, 2026 · NP Collaborator Fair Price Report, Edition 1, 2026